"boom!!"
The crumbling city gate ultimately failed to withstand the wicked husband's ferocious power, like that of a beast plowing the field, and was violently smashed open.
The three thick bolts were completely broken. Bronze is not as strong as steel. If they had been steel bolts, he would have been exhausted and still couldn't have broken them open.
"Oh no! The city gates are open..."
The sounds of commotion reached the city walls, causing both King Xi of Wei and Wei Wuji to feel a jolt in their hearts.
"It's over, the country is gone..."
At this moment, only one thought remained in their minds, and they felt as if their souls had been ripped out.
The wicked man strode into the city, and the Wei soldiers inside the city gates dared not approach him at all, instead retreating continuously.
Upon seeing this, the Qin soldiers roared wildly, "General, you are mighty!"
Morale reached its peak in an instant, while the morale of the Wei soldiers plummeted to its lowest point.
It should be noted that if they hadn't been in Daliang, right under the nose of the King of Wei, many people would have surrendered to Qin long ago.
Now that the Qin army has breached the city, they are even less willing to throw their lives away in vain.
"If you wish to surrender, then disperse!"
The moment the wicked man's deep voice rang out, the Wei soldiers instinctively parted the road, standing on both sides as if welcoming their own commander.
"very good!"
"Quickly seal all four city gates and do not let a single person escape."
The wicked man issued a series of orders, and then asked, "Does anyone know... where King Xi of Wei and Wei Wuji are now?"
A Wei soldier replied, "Commander...they are still on the city wall; they haven't had time to leave."
The wicked man smiled upon hearing this and strode towards the top of the city wall.
"Brother Wang, you should retreat quickly. I'll stay behind to cover the rear!" Wei Wuji took a deep breath, his expression calm.
At this moment, the power struggle in King Xi of Wei's heart completely dissipated. Looking at Wei Wuji's calm face, he couldn't help but burst into tears.
"Brother, it was my... mistake."
"The nation perished at my hands; I have failed my ancestors. How can I possibly live on in disgrace?!"
These words surprised Wei Wuji. He hadn't expected that King Xilin of Wei would actually have the air of a ruler.
"bass!"
King Xi of Wei drew his sword from his waist and roared, "My brother, run! Today, I, your elder brother, will cover your retreat!"
At this point, he had already resolved to live or die.
His mind kept replaying all the scenes from his life: the scheming and intrigue as a prince, the triumphant spirit after ascending the throne... all of it was now gone!
Wei Wuji also drew his long sword and laughed loudly, "Brother, we brothers have never been so united. Now that our Wei dynasty is about to perish, how can I abandon you and disregard our ancestral heritage?"
He was tired, he was really tired, and he really didn't want to live that life of wandering anymore.
Once the State of Wei is destroyed, he will have a hard time no matter where he is. Rather than be a homeless dog, he would rather die a glorious death in battle and be with his country.
"Clap clap clap..."
A round of clapping rang out, and the wicked man climbed onto the city wall, a mocking smile on his face. "Oh, what a fine brotherly affection! King Xi of Wei, you're useless even when given the chance."
"If Wei Wuji had been spared back then, it would have been far more difficult for my Qin state to destroy your Wei state so easily."
After saying that, he looked at Wei Wuji again, "The dignified Lord Xinling, Wei Wuji, has come to such an end. His fate is truly unfortunate."
"Back then, you were so full of vigor when you formed an alliance to attack Qin and defeated General Meng Ao. Now you're reduced to a stray dog."
"What are your thoughts?"
The two were not angered by the husband's taunts at all. Instead, they laughed in unison and said, "They say that Qin's husband is a demon god incarnate. Today, let's learn from him."
Tsk tsk....
The wicked man shook his head dismissively, beckoned with his finger, and gestured for the two of them to come at him together.
"Brother, let me try to find a way for you!"
King Xi of Wei grabbed Wei Wuji, who was about to step forward, twirled his sword, and strode forward, aiming straight for the wicked man's heart.
"Bang!"
The wicked man slightly shifted his upper body and kicked King Xi of Wei in the abdomen with lightning speed.
"vomit...."
King Xi of Wei clutched his stomach and knelt on the ground, the excruciating pain causing him to retch uncontrollably.
"Come on, you too!" King Xi of Wei fell down, and the wicked man turned his gaze to Wei Wuji.
Wei Wuji was indeed a bit stronger than King Xi of Wei. His footsteps were ethereal, and his sword danced so fast that no one could catch a trace of him. Unfortunately, it was all in vain.
"Smack!"
"Ding~"
His unpredictable swordsmanship seemed to be playing in slow motion to the wicked man. Seizing the opportunity, he slapped Wei Wuji's wrist, and the longsword flew out of his hand in an instant.
"Bang!"
It was still a powerful kick, and it still exploded in the stomach.
Wei Wuji, also with a pained expression, knelt down beside King Xi of Wei.
"They look good but are useless. Men, tie them up. Do not let them commit suicide." The wicked man waved his hand, and soldiers immediately rushed forward and tied the two men up.
The wicked man stepped forward, reaching the side of the city wall facing the city, and shouted, "The State of Wei is destroyed! May the Great Qin live ten thousand years!"
"May the Qin Dynasty live ten thousand years!"
"May the Qin Dynasty live ten thousand years!"
The excited roars were like waves, and the soldiers, unable to contain their excitement, grinned and laughed heartily.
The credit for destroying a nation is mine!
They...were the ones who personally participated in the destruction of the nation!
Sweeping through the noise, the Wei people in Daliang City also mustered their courage and left their homes to come to the city wall.
"May I ask, General of Qin... is the rumor true?"
"Can we really... enjoy the same things as the Qin people? Will we be considered true Qin citizens?"
With the main beam breached, no one dared to harbor any illusions.
Perhaps that's how people are. When they still have choices, they will consider all sorts of things, but when they have no choices, even the deepest hatred can be let go, and living is the most important thing.
Yes, that's right!
The wicked man nodded and explained in a deep voice, "The Wei Kingdom has been destroyed. I, the commander, am mindful of the suffering of you common people and will give you a choice."
"If you join my Qin, you will become a Qin citizen and enjoy all the national policies. I guarantee that no powerful or wealthy person will exploit you, nor will you be divided into different classes."
"If you still harbor so-called hatred and believe that Qin ruined your good life, you can leave now."
As soon as he finished speaking, cheers erupted from the city gate.
"We are willing to enter Qin."
Even if they didn't go to Qin, they had no other choice. Compared to becoming homeless dogs and joining another country, Qin was the best option.
The allure of staying in one's homeland is an unyielding belief for people of this era!
If they go to other countries, they won't even have a roof over their heads, so why bother?
Moreover, what other country has such new policies being implemented in Qin?
Staying in one's homeland, owning land and a house, and being able to continue the family line without restraint—these are some of life's greatest temptations combined, and even a fool would know which to choose.
Those who are dead are dead, but those who are alive must continue to strive to live.
Just like the saying that goes around, you can't get caught up in old, messy things where you can't tell who's right and who's wrong.
Besides...
It's not entirely the fault of the Qin state!
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